Can you imagine the stench exuding from the unflushed **** squares in the bin by the toilets? Do they actually plan on just throwing their fecal napkins out with the trash? You sure wouldn't want to be a homeless person forced to dumpster dive. "Oh crap, what's that on my fingers? Oh. Crap. "

it should be mentioned that in some cases the media were moved away from their original hotels due to security reasons. Over the past 4 months the security was rejigged around the olympic athletes village and some accommodation that was supposed to be for the media was reclassified aas being needed for either athletes or their support staff (support staff also includes the added security that many countries are now taking)

You may as well just **** in the garbage can. At least you can take that somewhere where you can get some privacy.

As crazy as it sounds, I actually know someone who does put their 'used' toilet paper in the bathroom garbage can instead of the toilet like the rest of western civilization....their reasoning was because their septic system had a really hard time with processing toilet paper, especially in the winter. I can only imagine something similar's going on in Sochi.

As crazy as it sounds, I actually know someone who does put their 'used' toilet paper in the bathroom garbage can instead of the toilet like the rest of western civilization....their reasoning was because their septic system had a really hard time with processing toilet paper, especially in the winter. I can only imagine something similar's going on in Sochi.

Thanks for the thread Cloned. I haven't been following these games much, so I was surprised by the price tag of $51 billion that the Russians govornment is dishing out for these "games". And the hotels aren't even ready yet.

Kinda takes the whole prestige thing away and flushes it down the toilet. Russia should know better by now, but I guess not.

i posted this in another thread but the olympics are about the events and the facilities. i dont care if reporters have to sleep in tents in alleyways. they all sound like spoiled western media. oh no woe is me i have to wipe my ass and stick it in a garbage can. Unless the facilities where the games are being held ie the arena, speedskating arena, ski hills are inadequate then the reporters should keep their petty complaints to themselves. imo

Thanks for the thread Cloned. I haven't been following these games much, so I was surprised by the price tag of $51 billion that the Russians govornment is dishing out for these "games". And the hotels aren't even ready yet.

Kinda takes the whole prestige thing away and flushes it down the toilet. Russia should know better by now, but I guess not.

In a country with so much poverty its just an awful waste of money. Deplorable really.

But it usually is wherever the high priced Olympics goes.

People need food and water. But hey, give em a far away look at those fancy shiny medals. That'll fill em with confidence that everything is good.

i posted this in another thread but the olympics are about the events and the facilities. i dont care if reporters have to sleep in tents in alleyways. they all sound like spoiled western media. oh no woe is me i have to wipe my ass and stick it in a garbage can. Unless the facilities where the games are being held ie the arena, speedskating arena, ski hills are inadequate then the reporters should keep their petty complaints to themselves. imo

Oh I do think the reporters are being drama queens about their accommodations and small beds, but the toilet thing is a huge health concern. The facilities will also prove to be inadequate, just wait.

Oh I do think the reporters are being drama queens about their accommodations and small beds, but the toilet thing is a huge health concern. The facilities will also prove to be inadequate, just wait.

You obviously never attended an event at the old Edmonton Gardens.

The *urinals* consisted of pissing against a block wall. Usually the same wall..but hey you got to smoke fat cigars and drink out of the secret hooch flask while doing it. (I was too young)

ps re "Toilet paper" Gardens management figured hiding a dozen toiler paper rolls around the place was kicking in too much for luxury. For the knowledgeable crowd it was a bring your own tp venue but better yet never have to go in one of the few toilets that actually worked and was unplugged..

For a visual you can watch Trainspotting and the "worst toilet in Scotland"

This was before beer sales at games. The best option always was just not to have to go near the washroom, for any reason.

pps the Gardens was a fire trap and the fire department wanted it condemned for around 15yrs. They had a long drawn out liability waiver written right on the ticket..

The *urinals* consisted of pissing against a block wall. Usually the same wall..but hey you got to smoke fat cigars while doing it. (I was too young)

ps "Toilet paper" Gardens management figured hiding a dozen toiler paper roles around the place was kicking in too much for luxury. For the knowledgeable crowd it was a bring your own tp but better yet never have to go in one of the few toilets that actually worked and was unplugged..

This was before beer sales at games. The best option always was just not to have to go near the washroom, for any reason.

I'm not sure a study has ever been conducted but I can't imagine I more efficient bladder empty device for large crowds than a wall everyone can pee on. I mean, the space between urinals can only be thought of as "wasted"

I'm not sure a study has ever been conducted but I can't imagine I more efficient bladder empty device for large crowds than a wall everyone can pee on. I mean, the space between urinals can only be thought of as "wasted"

Its a very efficient system. provided everybody is leaking in the same general direction and downhill..

No word on how well it worked for the ladies. Not many used to attend games at all. Strange that..

Is it just me or is anybody feeling less excited for these Olympics then any other games in recent memory?

I still will watch but I find as I'm getting older I'm looking forward to the Summer Olympics a lot more than the Winter games. I just find there aren't enough different sports and disciplines in the Winter Olympics. I think that's it at least. The Sochi troubles probably play a part in all of it too.

Is it just me or is anybody feeling less excited for these Olympics then any other games in recent memory?

I still will watch but I find as I'm getting older I'm looking forward to the Summer Olympics a lot more than the Winter games. I just find there aren't enough different sports and disciplines in the Winter Olympics. I think that's it at least. The Sochi troubles probably play a part in all of it too.

i think it has to do with the inability to watch live, im not getting up at 2am to watch skiing. and as a sports fan i detest watching sports on delay, it means i cant even open my email or phone for fear of finding out results.

i think it has to do with the inability to watch live, im not getting up at 2am to watch skiing. and as a sports fan i detest watching sports on delay, it means i cant even open my email or phone for fear of finding out results.

I PVR it then watch it in the afternoon when I get home. I get excited with it even if I know the results.